silence vs subdue

silence is a noun but subdue is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
silence	Yes	No	Yes	No
subdue	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, subdue is a hypernym of silence; that is, subdue is a word with a broader meaning than silence:

Other hypernyms of silence include conquer, stamp down, suppress.

As verbs, subdue is a hypernym of silence; that is, subdue is a word with a broader meaning than silence:

Other hypernyms of silence include conquer, stamp down, suppress.

silence (noun)	subdue (noun)
the absence of sound
a refusal to speak when expected
the trait of keeping things secret
the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)

silence (verb)	subdue (verb)
cause to be quiet or not talk	correct by punishment or discipline
keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure	bring under control by force or authority
	make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
	get on top of; deal with successfully
	hold within limits and control
	put down by force or intimidation